Went from a 235lb guy to an Ironman, keeping the journey going to stay fit.
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Monday, July 21, 2014

Ironman Training - Can't Ignore the Siren Call of the Trails

Haven't had much chance to mountain bike lately with all the Ironman training, so figured I'd make the time.

Took both bikes (mountain bike + road) up to the forest, rode 2 hours in the trails with my buddy, then hit the road for 3 more hours to make up a full long ride.

Switching bikes was as jarring as the bike-to-run transition in a triathlon!

The road bike felt like a toy compared to the mountain bike with those little skinny tires and skinny light frame! I don't usually get that side-by-side comparison. The style of riding is entirely different as well. The mountain bike efforts are very bursty and lactic acidy, while the road style is so much more of a steady grind.

No idea if this kind of mixed training has any additional benefit, other than being a hoot!